Google Maps users on Android Auto are reporting that color-coded traffic lines have disappeared from their car displays, even though the same trip shows normal traffic data when viewed directly on a phone. Several affected users trace the problem to the recent rollout of Google Maps' Immersive Navigation interface, which added 3D buildings and more detailed road visuals, though the server-side nature of that rollout makes the exact trigger hard to confirm. Switching to Overview mode or rolling back Maps updates offers partial workarounds, but neither fully restores normal functionality.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-24
Breezy Weather, a free and open-source weather app praised for its features, is not listed on Google Play. Users can instead download its APK directly from GitHub, granting installation permissions manually to sideload the app.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-24
YouTuber JerryRigEverything's durability test found the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold cracked along both antenna lines near its hinge, and the outer display detached completely without tools. This marks the fourth straight year a Google foldable has failed at the same structural point, despite Google's claim that this model's build is three times stronger than before.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-24
An Android Authority writer detailed how they paid just $399 for a Google Pixel 11 Pro, whose list price is $1,099, by combining several ongoing Google Store promotions. The savings came primarily from a trade-in credit for an old iPhone 17 plus additional discount coupons offered by Google around the Pixel 11 launch.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-24
Google's Android Pulse, a background system app that has existed since at least March, is now appearing as an available update in the Play Store, drawing attention despite most users never knowingly installing it. The app monitors devices for unusual resource consumption, such as apps suddenly draining battery or hogging memory and processing power, and already has more than 10 million downloads.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-24
Android Auto mirrors a driver's phone onto a compatible car display for navigation, music, messaging, and apps, working over USB or wirelessly. Android Automotive OS, in contrast, runs natively on the vehicle's own hardware without requiring a connected phone at all.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-23
A business owner trying to sign up for Google Workspace repeatedly hit an error claiming their legitimate, premium .one domain was actually an 'email provider,' blocking account creation. After escalating through multiple support agents, a specialist, and a video review by product engineers, Google's only resolution was to suggest using a different domain instead of fixing the false flag. The issue reportedly also affected other organizations, including Ukraine's Ministry of Economy, and remained unresolved as of August 2026.
blog.elis.cc
· 2026-08-23
USB PD, especially its PPS feature, now underpins fast charging on most major phones, including Apple's iPhone 17 and Android flagships like Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra and Google's Pixel 11 series. Qualcomm Quick Charge, once dominant, has largely folded into USB PD compatibility, while brands like OnePlus, Oppo and Xiaomi still rely on proprietary systems such as SuperVOOC and HyperCharge for their fastest speeds.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-23
Nvidia has informed top customers that server systems built around its Grace Blackwell and Vera Rubin AI chips will cost more than 15% extra when they ship early next year, according to a Bloomberg report. Contract manufacturers serving Microsoft, Google, and Oracle have already passed along the increases, which vary by chip generation and memory configuration.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-08-23
A troubleshooting guide outlines steps Android users can take when an app repeatedly crashes, starting with checking the Google Play Store for pending updates via the 'Manage apps and device' menu. If no updates are available, users are advised to visit the app's info page to clear its cache and force stop it before relaunching.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-23
Google has carried its Qi2-based Pixelsnap magnetic charging system over to the new Pixel 11 phones, refreshing the accessory lineup with new cases from Google and third-party makers like dbrand, Spigen, Mous, Case-Mate and Bellroy. The Ring Stand accessory also returns in colors matching the new phones, though the Pixelsnap Charger Stand no longer matches the new Fog color option.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-23
Zimperium researchers found a new version of the ToxicPanda Android malware that requests VPN service permissions to intercept and control device network traffic, allowing it to cut off communication with Google Play and Play Protect. The updated trojan, spread via Amazon AWS-hosted buckets, now supports 167 remote commands and phishing overlays for 349 banking, crypto, and e-wallet apps across 16 countries, plus a separate module that harvests PINs from 140 financial apps.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-08-23
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